Stellar explosion can refer to:Nova Kilonova Micronova Supernova Type Ia supernova Type Ib and Ic supernovae Type II supernova Superluminous supernova Hypernova Pair-instability supernova Supernova impostor, stellar explosions that appear similar to supernova, but do not destroy their progenitor stars Failed supernova Luminous red nova, an explosion thought to be caused by stellar collision Solar flares are a minor type of stellar explosion Tidal disruption event, the pulling apart of a star by tidal forces